Comment by Crazy1337

Comment by spidersaystofly

This axe is a quest reward from a solo'able quest chain in Boreum Tundra. Its obtainable at lvl 68.

Comment by cooncoon

how... the expansion isnt out yet?

Comment by Dant

Perhaps you don't understand the whole purpose of Wowhead wotlk beta?It's in beta phase, people are playing it.

Comment by Nexius086

This axe is great for any 2H based dk, well worth the time it takes to get it & not that hard to get either

Comment by Manestone

I'm gonna get this to offhand on my Titans Grip warrior. Not as nice as my Bloodmoon but definitely better then the one I was planning to use.

Comment by Rageorc

After doing some testing on a 71 DK with full Northrend Greens I did about 50 more dps on average with this weapon than with http://wotlk.wowhead.com/?item=35576 which drops off the last boss in Untgarde Keep.

Best and easiest to get weapon for leveling DK's

Comment by mattarin

this will defiently replace my S1 two handed axe ><......or maybe ill dw with this and my s1 axe haha

Comment by ZealotTheAloof

Will it be possible to get this axe at level 68-69? I think it would be rudiculously fun to one-shot people in 60-69 bracket because no one has resilience LOL

Comment by DSKBfoeva

Actually this axe is the equilvalent to season 1 weapon. It has the same dps 118.

Comment by Kennit

Will it be possible to get this axe at level 68-69? I think it would be rudiculously fun to one-shot people in 60-69 Bracket because no one has resilience LOL

No, sadly, that is not possible, as it quite clearly says Required Level 70 in the "Reward From..." information.

Comment by krisse

That information could be wrong.

Actually I believe you can get it at 68.

I've done many quests that, on wowhead, was listed at req. = 70, when I was 68.

I guess that when these quests get uploaded by people at lvl 70 the wowhead-mechanics will just assume that this is the required lvl. How should the wowhead-code know that you can actually get it at 68 then if nobody have uploaded a log stating that they got it at that lvl? Since most players started these quests @ 70, most quests will be put up here as req. lvl 70..

This is just a guess.. Fact of the matter is is that the information here is (or could be) wrong in that regard.

Comment by Meridius

Just finished the quest for this item at 69. Enjoy yourself twinks.

Comment by DancingZombies

I can confirm that all the starting quests, including the quest to obtain this item, are all available and do-able at level 68. So glad I didn't stick around in Outland, I'm even leveling way faster. And to someone up there, yes, +strength and +hit is a godsend for Fury. I'll be picking up Ingvar's axe soon.

Comment by Antoridas

As for my Warrior this quest line was lovely! I got a plate head off the pre-Quest and also the axe to upgrade my Combatant Sword.

Also got a ring

Comment by runeasgar

This item can be obtained at level 68. Just focus exclusively on the quest line to get it!

Comment by Antoridas

My tauren warrior soloed too:d

Comment by Boneraven

This is interesting. I looked into this a little bit from a math perspective and that number (50 DPS gain) seems high. Maybe it's spec dependent, but I chose to use a Blood spec rotation. Here's the model I used (when maintenance is over, maybe I'll check on a dummy):

So here's what I do: First I figure out how much more damage the slower weapon deals per hit, which is modified by attack power. Then I figure out how much of that increased damage per hit applies to each strike, as PS hits for only 30% of weapon damage, HS for 60%, and OB for 100%. I add that up in the rotation (2 PSs, 6 HSs, 1 OB - "TIDpR"), and divide by 20 seconds for the total rotation to get DPS gain ("+DPS"). I add 25% for damage from crits, subtract the DPS difference from white damage between the 2 weapons (11.1 in this case), and voila "final DPS gain".

As you can see, the Axe of Frozen Death only provides about an 11 DPS gain. And that's assuming that you're hit capped. If not, then Ingvar's Monolithic Cleaver is a better choice. A straight swap would cause over a 2% loss in hit chance, which would conservatively drop your total DPS by 2% which would probably completely negate the DPS gain. Also note that some of the Axe of Frozen Death's itemization points are spent on stamina, which means its total AEP (Attack Equivalency Points) from stats is lower if we are to believe the guys at elitist jerks. Maybe they're wrong, and crit is worth more than 1.1 EP. Nevertheless, what this analysis does demonstrate, I think, is that both weapons are pretty much the same for Blood spec. So no need to grind UK.

Comment by Darkrift

easily soloable quest chain. i did it at lvl 68 in about 1.5 hours.

check out the post by Garbid in these comments for a quick requirements list:

Comment by Banthalos

I wish there was a 2h sword version of this axe.After all, not every dk(and other 2hander classes) is a axe wielder

Comment by kingfausto

...Yes, they are. DKs start the game being able to use 2H Axes, and unless I'm overlooking something, every other 2h class can train them.

If you're referring to levelling up weapon skills, welcome to melee classes! That's just something you have to do.

Comment by bowtothescurge

Yeah its not like it really matters. yes some of the swords around the same lvl may have better stats but none that are better for a DK. realistically unless your a hardcore dual wielder, big huge heave damage dealing 2 handed axes are in your future.

Comment by crusader666

Im getting this for my lvl 69 DK twink :D

Comment by Fariseu

What do you guys suggest as an upgrade for this nice piece of steel?

Comment by iulawmatt

I would say this could last you until you get De-Raged Waraxe from the quest in Zul'Drak. That's probably what I'm gonna do, just to save up some money.

Comment by texn

A great axe that is easy to get @ 68. Servers me still and im 74 and kicking :D

Comment by Allyftw94

This axe is amazing, i went and got it right at 68, i reccomend doing te same

Comment by jestyr

how does this compare to Battered Magnataur Dualblade http://www.wowhead.com/?item=38156 (reward from Wanton Warlord quest)? as a DK, i'm trying to decide if the 112 AP (and 45 haste, though not as useful on a DK) is a big improvement over the stat bonuses and hit/crit of the Axe of Frozen Death. should i stick with the Axe of Frozen Death until something with a bigger improvement comes along?

Comment by bowtothescurge

Well 112 attack power is a lot of extra damage, but considering its speed you'd need some hit rating and you sacrificing a lot of strength and stamina. Basically that's a warrior axe.

Comment by Hamicey

I got this when i was lvl 68 ^^ still using it until now (74) very useful..

Comment by bowtothescurge

This is the best quest chain for those who start Northrend as soon as they turn 68. its 100% soloable and by the time your done you will be 69 and ready for pvp. with this axe I get a 23% crit chance so ownage is inevitable (FYI i didn't post that last one. and i don't know who did.)

Comment by deathflash

this axe is very very good for leveling and also you can pick it up at level 68!

Comment by causeodeath

ok after this new patch 3.0.8 or whatever mine now has a strange red glow. does any one elses?

Comment by Oberscht

I'm curious, is there something similar you can get from the Howling Fjord?

Comment by livingundead

it owns major with rune of fallen crusader i crit 3.5k with it

Comment by faia

this sword have same min-top and dps as the "gladiator t1 " sword

Comment by Gnack

I'm keeping this, just because it looks badass!

Comment by mekrith

This quest is soloable for a couple classes (did it as Hunter), but it's not easy. It's quite easy to duo, if you pay attention to the boss's abilities. Namely, he casts one channeling spell which causes all damage done to himself to be done to a party member - it is essential you stop dps when this casts, or you will promptly die. Apart from that he just casts a single target nuke that hits for about 2k, you can let the NPC tank the brunt of this as long as you DPS him down in time.

I would imagine interrupts make him a lot easier, but I haven't tried that.

Comment by starscreamftw

as blood speced dk its insanely easy to get hit/expertise capped pre dragonblight so this is the best weapon till the other late 70 2handers come

Comment by terrordog4

its not that hard to solo for alliance. just let Thassarian tank Valanar and you wiill most likely do fine.

Comment by Zaelan

I tried that. And wanna know what happened? Thassarian went down like the crud you just flushed down the toilet and I got my ass handed to me.

Wasn't very fun >.<

Comment by khazzhar

As of WotLK, this is the BEST weapon for level 69 twink warriors/paladins, obviously. It has plenty of stamina, hit rating and strength, which is what I personally try to stack on my ret pally. On top of all that, it has a nice slow speed, allowing for amazing damage on Crusader Strike and Divine Storm. I cannot wait to reach level 68 and get my hands on this baby!

Comment by Titan

I got this axe on my 74 DK a while back, and i gotta say i love it. Just one question, though:

Comment by Skyhunter0465

I doubt that this would work, but has anyone tried to get this axe on a fury warrior, then faction changed, and took the ally/horde quest to get it again? Two of these on a titans grip fury warrior would be brutal. It doesnt say that its unique or unique-equipped, so if anyone has tried, I would very much like to know. Thx :)

Comment by Ardencroft

BRILLIANT!

Comment by Kijutsuhito

This axe is just plain amazing. I consider the hard Alliance quest chain as work well worth the outcome. Kudos to Blizz for such a great idea. :)

Comment by slip2010

I can confirm that if you have done the quest on your current faction and then faction change that it is possible to get two of these and DW them as a Fury warrior. I went from Alliance to Horde after having done the alliance quest for this axe and was able to obtain another one from the horde quest. Armory me for proof.

Renix, Uldum server.

Comment by m24bm

Ahh, this has to be my most favourite weapon I've found so far, love it =)

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Comment by megakiller312

I still have this axe on my DK at level 80. This is my second weapon. My first weapons are 2 swords from Knights of the Ebon Blade Quartermaster.

Comment by dreadblood

they put this in because of the work involved with getting it (IMO), ally have a hard chain and horde have multiple soloable chains so, it separates the men from the boys, (axe=men, all other weps=boys).. or women and girls as it were

Comment by goldenbear57

thank you this was very helpful. solo'd this as a 70 hunter with my survival spec easily.

Comment by naturen

No clue how to get it ;( but i need for ret pally xD GOOD STATS

Comment by mortalsoul

STILL looking for where I start the FIRST Quest for the chain.... -.- Could someone tell me?

Comment by sk8r1122

Looks GREAT with Rune of the Fallen Crusader...

Comment by SpartanX

I solo'd it as a lvl 69 human dk EASY.

Comment by SpartanX

I solo'd it easy as a lvl 69 human dk.

Comment by SpartanX

I solo'd it EASY as a lvl 69 Human DK.

Comment by aprince

I think Crow Wing Reaper is better (http://www.wowhead.com/item=27986#.) for a level 69 twink pally (Markellus from Ursin, in the works). What do you all think? I'll wait for someone's response before I gem up my Crow Wing Reaper.

Comment by Arjayemm

Since a couple of people have asked in comments how to get this on Alliance I'll post this. You start with "Thassarian My Brother " from Leryssa the girl on the balcony of the inn at Valiance Keep. I think you get sent to her by one of the questgiver NPCs beside the general in the actual keep building once you have done some of the area starter quests. The chain basically takes you along the south coast to the ziggurat on the coast south of En'kilah where Thassarian gives you a series of quests ending with this one "Last Rites". Check comments on the page for the actual quest for advice on how to deal with the mob you need to kill.